How to Get Rare Coins From the Bank

12 Valuable Coins to Look Out For

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Some people scour auctions for that one coin that's missing from their collections. Others spend months at a time with a metal detector, digging for historical treasures. But what you might find surprising is that some extraordinarily valuable coins can actually be found in the leftover change in your pocket. Here are 12 to look out for.

2004 Wisconsin State Quarter

We all know the average US quarter dollar value. But some are worth far more than others. If you come across one with an "extra leaf" on the ear of corn, for instance, you could sell it for up to $300.

Ben Franklin Half Dollar

Before the Kennedy silver half dollar in 1964, we had one with Benjamin Franklin. This ran from 1948 to 196Nowadays, this silver half dollar price can be as much as $125 (although it may be as low as $12, depending on various factors).

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2005 Kansas State Quarter

Some coins are valuable because of inadvertently comical mistakes. Some 2005 Kansas state quarters, for instance, feature the slogan "In God We Rust" as opposed to "In God We Trust." If you come across one of these, you could sell it for $100.

1999 Lincoln Cent

Few would think a cent from 1999 could be valuable. But if you get one with the letters 'A' and 'M' in 'AMERICA' widely spaced apart, then it could be worth $600.

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1982 Roosevelt Dime

Missing mint marks can add value to otherwise fairly worthless coins. Find a 1982 Roosevelt dime without one, for example, and you might make an easy $50.

1995 Lincoln Cent

A Lincoln cent from 1995 with 'doubled' pressing of the 'LIBERTY' and 'IN GOD WE TRUST' slogans could be worth between $20 and $50. Even though it's a pressing error, and hence a "flawed" coin, mint condition will command a higher price.

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Silver Liberty Half Dollar

Some coins are worth more than its value not because of their flaws but because of their precious metal content. Half dollars minted before 1964 contain 90% silver, for instance. Those dated between 1965 and 1970, meanwhile, are said to contain 40% silver.

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1932-1964 Silver Quarter

The same goes for quarters. Those minted between 1932 and 1964 contained 90% silver (and 10% copper) and could be worth as much as $65 apiece.

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1999-P Connecticut State Quarter

Fancy making a 10,000% profit on an otherwise rather worthless quarter? Find a 'broadstruck' 1999-P Connecticut state quarter (i.e. one that wasn't lined up properly for pressing), and you could sell it for $25.

1970-S Lincoln Cent

What is it with Lincoln cents? Find one with a 'doubled die obverse' (words apparently pressed twice) and you could sell it for up to $3,000.

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1969-S Lincoln Cent

Hold on to your hats; a 1969-S Lincoln cent with an entirely 'doubled' obverse could net you as much as $35,000.

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2007 Presidential Dollar

Some of the dollar coins minted from 2007 onwards—especially the early ones—are missing lettering along the edge of the coin. If so, they could be worth $20-45.

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